Translation of Italian word "triste" to English
triste
/ˈtris.te/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'triste' expresses 'sad' (Sad, sorrowful). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). A natural example is: 'È triste dover dire addio ai vecchi amici.' (It is sad having to say goodbye to old friends.).
🇬🇧 English
sad
Example
È triste dover dire addio ai vecchi amici.
It is sad having to say goodbye to old friends.
Ha uno sguardo triste oggi, che cos'è successo?
He/she has a sad look today, what happened?
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- È triste dover dire addio ai vecchi amici.— It is sad having to say goodbye to old friends.
- Ha uno sguardo triste oggi, che cos'è successo?— He/she has a sad look today, what happened?
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What does the Italian word "triste" mean?▼
The Italian word "triste" means "sad" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "È triste dover dire addio ai vecchi amici." (which translates as "It is sad having to say goodbye to old friends.").
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